For teens, learning how to drive is like a rite of passage. It’s their first step to independence. But for parents, it’s a whole different story. Most parents have spent years watching their children grow, making sure that no harm...
Category - Driving Tips For Teens & Parents
So, you finally got your appointment for your driver’s permit and passed your driving exam. What’s next? In the state of Texas, drivers are required to log a certain number of training hours before being able to sit in for their...
To obtain a driver’s license, the state of Texas requires new drivers to take two tests: a knowledge test and a driving test. The knowledge test covers the information found in the Texas DMV Driver’s Manual and includes questions on...
These driving statistics aren’t meant to scare you. But most of us tend to get very complacent about our driving and we forget just how dangerous driving can be. I know that I’ve become very comfortable over the years driving. With...
When it comes to traveling on the roads, there are many things that your teen driver will need to deal with; traffic rules, other drivers, getting home before curfew. Yes, the highway of life is often paved with both the good and the bad, while...
Ahh, the fall weather. Things cool off, the holiday season is here, fireplaces are burning, and, well, the roads are becoming more dangerous! Driving in fall weather is no joke with the unique and temporary hazards it provides. For example, wet...
The thought of your child behind the wheel of a car probably terrifies you, but most teenagers are just raring to get out onto the road on their own. Because to them a car isn’t just about a way to get around. A car is also part of their...
Teens are more likely to get into a car accident than any other age range of the driving population, and this is due to a number of factors. First and foremost, teens lack experience, and while they may feel confident behind the wheel, they...
Not long ago, it seemed as if every teen started pining for their driver’s license as soon as they picked out their first set of classes in middle school. Their parents operated under the assumption that they would need to spend time...
Inexperience is a high risk for young drivers. As a result, they have a high percentage of speeding tickets and crashes involving single-vehicle crashes. The reason? They are driving too aggressively and showing off to friends. The number...
Passing your driving test is one of the defining moments of your life – the day when you get your freedom and can go wherever you want. With so much on the line, it is no wonder so many new drivers stress themselves out about taking their...
Do you have a teen that’s about to start driving? Yikes! Scary thought! When your “little boy” or “little girl” starts driving, it changes everything. Suddenly they aren’t so little anymore! Learning to drive...